Finland has seized the Russian oil tanker Eagle S, suspected of damaging the Estlink-2 underwater cable connecting Finland and Estonia. The vessel, flagged under the Cook Islands, is believed to be part of a “phantom fleet” used by Russia to evade Western sanctions. This incident, occurring on Christmas Day, is part of a series of recent underwater infrastructure disruptions linked to potential sabotage, raising concerns over Baltic security. Finnish authorities have launched an investigation for aggravated sabotage, while EU officials emphasize the need to protect critical infrastructure. Here is a list of sources providing comprehensive coverage of the recent seizure of the Russian-linked oil tanker by Finnish authorities, and its implications:
- Sky News – “Finland boards Russian-linked oil tanker after undersea power and internet cables cut” (December 26, 2024)
- Business Insider – “Finland detained an oil tanker it says was part of Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ helping fund its war in Ukraine” (December 27, 2024)
- France 24 – “Finland probes Russia-linked tanker for ‘sabotage’ of undersea cable” (December 26, 2024)
- The New York Times – “Finland Seizes Ship After Undersea Power Cable to Estonia Is Cut” (December 26, 2024)
- TBS News – “Finland boards oil tanker suspected of causing internet, power cable outages” (December 27, 2024)
- Reuters – “Finland boards oil tanker suspected of causing internet, power cable outages” (December 26, 2024)
- The Washington Post – “Finland seizes ship in probe of undersea cable damage” (December 27, 2024)
- Firstpost – “Finland seizes Russian oil tanker suspected of cutting undersea cables, EU targets Moscow’s ‘shadow fleet'” (December 27, 2024)
- The Wall Street Journal – “Finland Seizes Tanker Linked to Russia After More Undersea Baltic Cables Cut” (December 27, 2024)
